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From night mission

Thanks! I got a few pictures of her set up all original. Now I'm tearing them down and moving them to the drum room to play! Keep on Pl

Great save on the BD! Glad you could do that.....

just be careful putting the new heads on....you don't want to split the finish any more then it is!

Gretsch used to have Remo make their heads for them,and also make them a little larger then normal,so you might find stock Remo's go on a bit hard.

I have had 4-6 BDP Gretsch kits over the years,and they had some of the prettiest BDP out there.

Find old Stones pictures of Charlie playing a kit or Jimmie Cobb also.

I think 2 of the nicest Gretsch BDP kits I had were:

a 20,12,14 N.Mint RB kit I sold Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) around 15 years ago. You couldn't find a cleaner kit I don't think!

They featured him in MD a couple of years ago,and it is shown in there.....He still has it!

Also,a Square Badge 24,12,13 (or,was it 13,14?),16 kit.

That was in ex/n.mint. Very hard to find in those sizes!

Blair

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
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From mcdrummer

Just wondering, what did you do to get the wrap to lay flat?

I used a hair dryer and c-clamps with some wood. It was a pain in the butt. I could only heat up a small section at a time or else it would cool down and become harder to lay down. The contact cement needs about 20 minutes to set up, so it was a 2" per hour process.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/mc8track/bassdrum012.jpg[/IMG]

61' Gretsch Round Badge, Black Diamond Finish: 20" 13" 16" w/ matching 14" snare

65' Ludwig Keystone Badge, Blue Sparkle Finish: 20" 13" 16" w/ matching 14" snare
Posted on 14 years ago
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From blairndrums

Great save on the BD! Glad you could do that.....just be careful putting the new heads on....you don't want to split the finish any more then it is!Gretsch used to have Remo make their heads for them,and also make them a little larger then normal,so you might find stock Remo's go on a bit hard.I have had 4-6 BDP Gretsch kits over the years,and they had some of the prettiest BDP out there.Find old Stones pictures of Charlie playing a kit or Jimmie Cobb also.I think 2 of the nicest Gretsch BDP kits I had were: a 20,12,14 N.Mint RB kit I sold Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) around 15 years ago. You couldn't find a cleaner kit I don't think!They featured him in MD a couple of years ago,and it is shown in there.....He still has it!Also,a Square Badge 24,12,13 (or,was it 13,14?),16 kit.That was in ex/n.mint. Very hard to find in those sizes!Blair

That's interesting! I don't know where these drums rank on a scale, but they are 100% complete and original, I even have the original cases and cymbals. I don't know if I'm going to change heads yet, I did the snare and it looks SO new. They sure do sound great though!

original set up

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/mc8track/IMG_3982-1.jpg[/IMG]

modern set up

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/mc8track/gretsch2010040-1.jpg[/IMG]

61' Gretsch Round Badge, Black Diamond Finish: 20" 13" 16" w/ matching 14" snare

65' Ludwig Keystone Badge, Blue Sparkle Finish: 20" 13" 16" w/ matching 14" snare
Posted on 14 years ago
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From blairndrums

Only the Gretsch 3 ply drums had the linen below the wrap.........

Blair. ole buddy thanks I didn't know the cut off time period!Clapping Happy2

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From night mission

I used a hair dryer and c-clamps with some wood. It was a pain in the butt. I could only heat up a small section at a time or else it would cool down and become harder to lay down. The contact cement needs about 20 minutes to set up, so it was a 2" per hour p

Nice work! Looks great, both the modern set-up and original. Did you buy it all together? I'm wondering what the cymbals are?

1958 Gretsch Kit
1966 Kent Kit
1969 Ludwig Standard Kit
1970 Rogers Power Tone Kit
1970's Ludwig Vistalite Kit
1994 Yamaha Maple Custom
2010 Yamaha Maple Custom
28 assorted snares (including some real crap)
and 1 really nice K Zildjian Istanbul
Posted on 14 years ago
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From mcdrummer

Nice work! Looks great, both the modern set-up and original. Did you buy it all together? I'm wondering what the cymbals are?

Everything you see in the "original" picture came together plus cases. The "modern" picture is just the Gretsch shells with newer stuff I've collected through the years mostly from the late 90's.

8" A splash

18" K Custom Dark Medium Thin Crash

13" K Custom Dark Hi Hats

20" A Custom Brilliant Ride

20" A ride 60's era

This vintage 20" ride is the most amazing cymbal I've ever played. There is a thread with some info on the vintage cymbals here:

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=15277

61' Gretsch Round Badge, Black Diamond Finish: 20" 13" 16" w/ matching 14" snare

65' Ludwig Keystone Badge, Blue Sparkle Finish: 20" 13" 16" w/ matching 14" snare
Posted on 14 years ago
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From night mission

That's interesting! I don't know where these drums rank on a scale, but they are 100% complete and original, I even have the original cases and cymbals. I don't know if I'm going to change heads yet, I did the snare and it looks SO new. They sure do sound great though! original set up[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/mc8track/IMG_3982-1.jpg[/IMG]modern set up[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/mc8track/gretsch2010040-1.jpg[/IMG]

Can't wait to see them after you Novus! Get your sunglasses ready though!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 14 years ago
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Wow!! Nice set; kinda' partial to the original, but man, love that wrap. Great job salvaging the BD wrap, McGuiver!!! Clapping Happy2

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 14 years ago
#28
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Great drums.

Posted on 14 years ago
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a thing of beauty!

since we mentioned the cymbals i was just wondering, out of curiosity, what are the specs for the cymbals?

-ryno

1969 Sky Blue Pearl Ludwig
12, 13, 16, 22, 14 (supraphonic)
Posted on 14 years ago
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